Biography
Nkokheli Oros Mampofu (born August 27, 1990) is one of the South African favorite actors. He is best known for playing the role of Jama in the soap opera Skeem Saam.
No doubt, Oros is one of the hottest male actors in South Africa. Viewers noticed him first when he appeared in Skeem Saam and captured the hearts of many female viewers with his looks and talents.
Mampofu is one of the fast-rising actors in South Africa and has inspired many who have a future in entertainment.
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| Full Name: | Nkokheli Oros Mampofu |
| Born: | August 27, 1990 (age 31 years) |
| Place of Birth: | Umtata, Eastern Cape |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Motion Picture and Live Performance |
| Alma mater: | AFDA |
| Girlfriend: | Bianca Carmichael |
| Daughter: | Aarya Mampofu |
| Siblings: | 4 |
| Twin Brother: | Mkhokheli Prince Mampofu |
| Ex-girlfriend: | Hlatsi Molokomme |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years active: | 2014 |
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| Net worth: | US$350,000 |
Early Life
Oros Mampofu was born on August 27, 1990, in Umtata in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. His father is a pastor and businessman. Coming from a Christian family made him the disciplined man he is today.
Nkokheli relocated to East London for studies. The actor completed high school at Tableview High School, South Africa.
His father has always supported his ambitions, dreams, and careers. As a young child, Oros joined the choir in his church which inspired him to try music as a profession. He had most of his childhood experience in the Fort Gale area.
Education
Oros Mampofu attended and matriculated from Tableview High School, Cape Town, South Africa. He studied Motion Picture and Live Performance in AFDA, Johannesburg.
Career
Oros Mampofu is a multitalented South African actor. He is best known as Jama from the SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam. The character is Thabo Maputla’s roommate at the university.
Nkokheli started acting in 2014 when he appeared in the SABC1 drama series Kowethu. In 2015, he landed the role of Andile in the Mzansi Magic Original Movie Rise.
The actor was among the twelve finalists in season one of the BET reality competition Top Actor SA. His performance amazed judges earning him sixth place.
Mampofu appeared in Shona Fergon’s production Mzansi Magic drama series Igazi in 2016. He played the starring role of Prince Phila Mbangatha.
In 2016, Oros in the Discovery Learning Alliance and Quizzical Pictures production, The Lucky Specials. The feature-length film served as a medium to create awareness of tuberculosis.
Later in 2016, the actor appeared in season three of the SABC1 sitcom Gauteng Maboneng as Mo. He took up the starring role to replace Mpho Sibeko, who appeared in season two.
In May 2017, he landed a recurring role as Shona in the Harvest, an E.tv drama series. In the 1Magic drama series Ingoma, Nkokheli played the headline starring role and appeared in 2018. He was a nominee for Best Actor at the 2018 African Movie Academy Awards.
In 2019, Oros and his siblings Prince Mampofu and Lunathi Mampofu appeared on the Mzansi Magic culinary reality series Celeb Feasts with Zola as featured guests. He later played the recurring role of Banele in the E.tv soap opera Rhythm City.
Personal Life
Oros Mampofu is dating Bianca Carmichael, a programme manager. The couple welcomed their firstborn child, Aarya Mampofu, in 2018.
Mampofu expressed his excitement to be a father and share this experience with the woman he loves, Bianca. The couple has a channel on YouTube, Black Love Unplugged.
Oros Mampofu dated the South African socialite, Hlatsi Molokomme. In 2017, Mampofu and his ex-girlfriend got engaged, but things didn’t work.
The charming actor has four siblings; a twin brother Mkhokheli Prince Mampofu and three sisters.
Social media
The AMAA Award Nominee is active on social media. He shares pictures and videos about his personal life, work, and lifestyle. With over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, Oros has established a decent fanbase.
Filmography
| Celeb Feasts with Zola as Guest |
| Top Actor Africa as Finalist |
| Grassroots as Monwabisi Nala |
| Gauteng Maboneng as Mo |
| Rhythm City as Banele |
| Igazi as Phila |
| Skeem Saam as Jama |
| Kowethu as Amen |
| Mzali Wami as Musa |
| Ingoma as Buntu ‘Angel’ Mdlele |
| Harvest as Shona |
| #Karektas as Celebrity Guest |
| Savage Beauty as Ndu Bhengu |
Net Worth
Oros Mampofu is a multitalented South African actor. His primary source of income is his acting career. He has a net worth of US$350,000 as of July 2022.